Author Topic: Bmc air filter cleaning. (Read 11106 times)

Salvos_white_abarth · « **on:** February 04, 2015, 08:56:16 PM »

Just wondering does the dealer clean the bmc air filter on the service or do i have to do it myself?If i have to do it myself im not sure how to do it.I dont believe theres any special stuff in the box it came with.

Bertie · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:46:47 PM »

They are supposed to, but whether they do is another matter

You can buy the BMC cleaner kit; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMC-Air-Filter-Washing-Kit-with-Cleaning-Fluid-Detergent-Squeeze-Oil-WA250-500-/270929878009

Its quite specific on how you use it, so worth reading the instructions or watching a video how

Bertie

Salvos_white_abarth · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:56:03 PM »

Thanks bert.

If the dealer does clean it, i wonder if they clean them differently?i thought it was maby a matter of stick in soapy water and that was it?

Skevy · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2015, 12:09:14 PM »

As far as I can remember you have to re-oil it after cleaning. The kit will come with its own instructions for you to follow.

Brian1612 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2015, 12:13:15 PM »

I suggest getting the K&N filter regeneration kit, same stuff except comes in an aerosol can so easier and quicker to use, also cheaper than BMC's!

It's a simple process and I for one from own experience can confirm dealerships don't bother cleaning them at a service. My car was just under 3 years old when I got it, first thing I done was check the filter out and to my horror found it filthy black! regenerated it just before christmas!

daniil1990 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2015, 02:13:51 PM »

how often does the BMC filter need a clean?

Bertie · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2015, 02:15:14 PM »

I think every 12,000?

I may be wrong though!

Brian1612 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2015, 02:19:23 PM »

I think that's correct Bert, not sure of that is miles or km though... but personally would do it once a year, almost like a standard yearly service you change air filter